From the information we have gained through our participation in the Hunter Defence Project, we have been able to better prepare our business development strategies and thereby improve our positioning in the defence market.

Whilst we may not have yet secured contracts for professional services, we are significantly further advanced in our business development activities than we would have had we not had the benefit of the Hunter Defence Project.

Featured company: ATSA

The Hunter Defence Conference had a F35 JSF focus and we were able to establish a clear vision about our company’s potential future role in the Through Life Support component of this program, providing us with face to face access with the Lockheed Martin US representative.

Featured company: Bohemia Interactive Solutions (BISim)

New business connections that otherwise wouldn’t have been made e.g. we have established a connection with Hetronic Australia (HunterNet Member), a Hunter-based company we collaborated with to create a realistic, tablet-based user interface for a HUSKY Mark 3 protected route clearance vehicle with interrogator arm simulator.

Increased opportunity for extended VBS development.

Knowledge of the local and country-wide defence position and updated information.

Participation in training that has Increased knowledge of best-practice tendering, estimating and pricing fundamentals and capitalising on tender, trade show and networking opportunities.

Featured company: Puzzle Precision

For Puzzle Precision, HunterNet is the number one association for the Defence industry regarding networking, industry awareness and industry exposure. As a third tier supplier supporting priority industry capabilities and the global supply chain participants, it is important for us to raise our profile within the Defence industry while maintain customer confidentialities. As a consequence it is difficult for us to quantify the outcomes that Puzzle Precision reaches from engagement in HunterNet activities. Puzzle Precision do consider our membership with HunterNet to be a valuable asset and appreciate the proactive approach it takes to promote Puzzle Precision.

Puzzle Precision have noticed a significant increase to the flow of information presented to us by HunterNet. The Project Director has always been approachable and proactive regarding the promotion of Puzzle Precision within the Defence industry. This industry awareness that is emailed to us is vital as Puzzle Precision do not have the time to gather the information ourselves from the myriad of sources.

Featured company: Unitronix

Through the Defence Project has provided:

Networking with other companies has been very useful.

No particular contracts have been won directly from the Defence Project but there have certainly been some good successes that Unitronix have been more successful on that Unitronix otherwise may have been before our new computing. system and swapping over our procedures to ISO 9001.

Featured company: University of Newcastle

Regular attendance by UON researchers at monthly HunterNet Defence Forum events highlighting how valuable these events are in making connections and gaining an understanding of the Defence Sector. Ensure attendance by the University at state and national events e.g. SADIG NSW Industry Workshop on the Defence White Paper 2015 and Land Forces 2015.

Increased awareness of UON research expertise by local, national and international companies. Joined RPDE as an Associate Member in January with one researcher already participating in RPDE Workshop. UON currently in discussions about potentially funded research and key partnerships.

Through the Defence Project has provided:

Institution connections to Defence agencies and individual researcher connections with other HunterNet members.

Executed contract with RPDE as an Associate member

Increased opportunities for promotion of UON research capabilities and academic staff. Knowledge of Defence activities and opportunities.

Established contacts within Defence sector for potential collaborative research projects. Increased university profile in Defence sector.